Coachella Recap 2026

April 18, 2026

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Ben Shapiro recaps Coachella 2026 at his producers' insistence, despite his disinterest, focusing on high costs, celebrity performances, awkward moments, and outfits. He critiques the event's excesses—financial and cultural—while highlighting viral clips and calling for maturity among attendees and stars.

Event Costs and Practical Warnings

Shapiro starts with Coachella's expense, noting general admission at $799 and VIP at $1,300, plus at least $800 on food like $40 pizzas and fries. He questions the value, especially amid TikTok videos of people going broke, and advises skipping it if you lack funds: "If you don't have the money to do things, you probably should not do those things." He jokes that if you're spending that much, go VIP to be "dead ass broke," but warns of risks like rain turning the site into mud, referencing past festivals.

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What you'll learn

1 (02:06) **Coachella Costs and General Critique**
2 (03:43) **Justin Bieber's Performance**
3 (06:13) **Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry Sighting**
4 (07:38) **Sabrina Carpenter's Performance**
5 (11:00) **Lizzo's Performance**
6 (12:00) **Paris Hilton and Bodyguard Clip**
7 (12:50) **Celebrity Outfits Roundup**

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Ben Shapiro recaps Coachella 2026

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